Four years ago today, Leo Messi sent shockwaves through the Bernabéu

On this day, three years ago, Lionel Messi scored the winning goal in the Clásico in the 92nd minute at the Santiago Bernabéu with a  iconic celebration. The game ended 2-3 in Barcelona’s favour.

Busquets created space for Roberto, who carried the ball all the way from the defensive line to the opposing half and passed it to André Gomes. He waited for a second so that Jordi Alba makes the run, and once André saw him, he directly passed it to him. Messi approached Alba, and as he got the ball, instantly striked the ball in the lower left corner.

Marcelo fell to the turf, Cristiano Ronaldo raged, Madrid fans held their heads in hands. For once, Messi stood still as a statue.

Did we mention it was his 500th Barcelona goal as well? Usually that – and the fact that Messi’s goal settled this 3-2 thriller and put Barca top of La Liga – would be the big talking points.

The commentator was going crazy: “Leo Messi has done it again. He is super human. Lionel Messi has just exploded La Liga into life. Another chapter in the incredible story of the little one. Oh my Goodness, you can’t write a script for this one. This is unbelievable stuff. “

Already a hundred memes were being born

Zidane was confused. The Santiago Bernabeu was in complete silence while Messi took off his jersey and presented it to the fans.

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